

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] You pour your heart in paper cups They drink it down They call it love You laugh it off You say you're fine But I see the crack behind your smile [Pre-Chorus] I bite my tongue till it tastes like rust ‘Cause every word might cost us too much [Chorus] You deserve better than this Better than almost Better than missed Better than promises that fade in his hands You deserve someone who stays Not someone drifting Looking away I know it's me But I can’t be that man Not yet Not yet You deserve better than this [Verse 2] We talk in circles on your couch Eyes say things our mouths shut out You trace the stitching on your sleeve I trace the line where I should leave [Pre-Chorus] If I were braver I’d wreck what you have But loving you means wanting you glad [Chorus] You deserve better than this Better than guessing Better than wish Better than stolen little hours we plan You deserve mornings in peace Not shaken midnight Half-finished dreams I know it's me But I can’t be that man Not yet Not yet You deserve better than this [Bridge] Maybe someday We meet in a life where it’s easy No one to break No one to blame I’d take your hand Walk you straight through every season Call your name Call your name (oh) [Chorus] You deserve better than this Better than waiting Better than risk Better than two hearts hiding under their hands You deserve all of the light Every loud joy Every quiet night I hope it’s me when I can be that man But ‘til then My friend You deserve better than this
Tags
pop, Warm pop ballad with close-miked male vocals, intimate fingerpicked guitar and soft piano sharing the verses. Pre-chorus brings in gentle toms and rising strings, chorus blooms with lush string beds and stacked harmonies. Dynamic build from fragile confessional to soaring, cathartic hook, then back to a quiet, lingering outro., ballad
3:38
No
2/20/2026